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ICE Detainee Shot During Los Angeles Arrest Highlights Gaps in DHS Medical Oversight
Carlitos Ricardo Parias, shot near his left elbow during an immigration enforcement encounter, has spent eight months in detention with advocates saying he lacks adequate pain management and physical therapy.
Minnesota AG Ellison Ends Interview After Questions About Fraud Investigation Referral
Vice President Vance threatened to refer Keith Ellison to the Justice Department over his handling of an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme in Minnesota public assistance programs.
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Named to Lead New Government Council Studying UFOs
The appointment comes as Congress continues holding hearings on unidentified aerial phenomena and the Pentagon releases additional declassified files.
Research Shows Weight-Loss Drugs May Also Reduce Cancer Risk, Raising Policy Questions
Studies find GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy were associated with lower cancer rates in some patients, prompting debate over insurance coverage and public health implications.
Historians Compare America's 250th Anniversary Mood to Bicentennial in 1976
Scholars note eerie parallels between the two celebrations, including political turmoil and economic instability, though partisan polarization is sharper today.
Several Seriously Hurt in Hot Air Balloon Crash in Nevada, FAA Says
Ten people were aboard when the balloon experienced a hard landing in Pahrump around 7 a.m., according to federal aviation officials.
DOJ Refuses to Swear Under Oath That Anti-Weaponization Fund Is Dead, Citing Separation of Powers Concerns
A federal judge ordered three senior officials including Acting AG Todd Blanche to declare under penalty of perjury that the $1.776 billion fund would not proceed.
Train Collision North of London Kills at Least 1 Person, Authorities Say
Two passenger trains collided outside Bedford while traveling south to St. Pancras station, injuring multiple people and prompting a major incident response.
Faith Leaders Use Juneteenth Platform To Promote Political Causes As Debate Over Holiday's Meaning Continues
Some religious leaders view the commemoration as an opportunity to advocate for voting rights, abortion policy, and other political priorities beyond traditional remembrance.
Trump Cabinet Members Attend U.S.-Paraguay World Cup Match in Seattle
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and five other cabinet-level officials were among those watching the U.S. team's opening match at Lumen Field.